We guarantee we ship live, healthy butterflies that are ready to fly at your event.

FOR USDA REGULATIONS ABOUT BUTTERFLY RELEASES, click here.
Please Note: We raise Eastern Monarchs, but they canNOT be shipped to the west side
of the Continental Divide. We raise other species that can be shipped to those states.
This Chart explains government permissions on shipping live butterflies.

Butterflies CLICK TO SEE COMPLETE SELECTION • $7.00 each • $84.00 per dozen • At only $84.00 per dozen, the cost is minimal - the impact is maximum. For special needs, just ask.   • 50 butterflies: $340.00             • 100 butterflies: $650.00             All live butterflies are shipped Next Day Air only. Butterflies can be released from one of our beautiful custom release butterfly cages or from individual butterfly release envelopes. Individual butterflies are packaged in keepsake, custom printed glassine envelopes. You can actually see the beauty of the butterflies before they are released. The Native American Legend, names and event date are printed on each envelope. Click here to see selection of envelopes. All butterflies are shipped based on natural seasonal life cycles and U.S.D.A. and state permits. Unless an emergency, we recommend placing your order six to eight weeks prior to your event in order to create the butterflies. On shorter notice, please call for availability. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required when you place your order. The balance including delivery charges is billed upon shipping.

TO SEE ALL OUR WONDERFUL BUTTERFLY, CHRYSALIS, REARING, GIFT AND CAGE PRODUCTS, CLICK HERE. For last-minute orders, call 941-807-2416!

We offer special-event butterfly releases, tabletop displays, and personal mementos. Send each guest home with their very own Flutterby Baby favor! Or, have an 'interactive release', where each guest is provided with a favor-sized basket and participates in the release at a predetermined moment. For complete details on planning and enjoying your butterfly release event, click here.

Please contact us to discuss your needs, pricing and to get information about raising and enjoying your own butterflies.

For a treat, visit our Butterfly Shop Online for the learning experience or for beautiful, unique gift items you can purchase online. All items are shipped directly to you, fresh as a butterfly. Our butterflies arrive alive and on time. We guarantee it.

We look forward to sharing the beauty of Flutterby Gardens with you. For your convenience, please visit by appointment so we can give you all our attention. Please call 941-708-3912 for an appointment.

If you need information and assistance of a detailed nature, or if you are just starting off in butterfly breeding, we can serve you better if you arrive when one of our butterfly experts is available to personally assist you. PLEASE call us to set up a time so an expert will be available when you're here. Just call 941-708-3912 or email us with your desired visit time.

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Guarantee

Your order is important to us, and we guarantee that we will ship live, healthy butterflies that are ready to fly. When your order is shipped, we will call or email you to provide the shipping company, tracking number, and the anticipated delivery time. You must be present to receive the package the day it is delivered. We will not be responsible for mishandling of the package after receipt or liable for packages that are left outside because the recipient was not available for delivery. We ship one extra butterfly per dozen. Live butterflies that are properly packaged arrive with a near 100% success rate. If for some reason you feel there is a problem with your shipment, you need to CALL IMMEDIATELY (941)807-2416. Shipping companies can make mistakes for which we cannot assume liability or make refunds based on their services. We must be notified the minute a package is late to assist in helping you track the package for delivery.

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